Originally Posted By: erikj
This old Belmont no. 3123500 needs to sit where I can see it everyday. Makes me grin when I look at it.

Your super sweet nice old bait casters were mainly made in the KY area. The Talbot (another fine watch reel) was made in Nevada MO. Nevada is not pronounced like the state out west. I've owned all of these over the years. Nice German silver with lots of Knurling. The small Tournament reels can fetch up to 2-3k. I kick myself for getting rid of a handmade Shakespeare style B with the original leather case....rare as hens teeth. Sold it to a Doctor in Fort Myers FL. Bought it for 40.00 and sold it for close to 1k.
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